South Africa: Ex-President Mbeki Denies Apartheid Prosecution Interference – South African News Briefs – March 4, 2024
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South Africa: Media Statement – Police Committee Welcomes Arrest of Suspects Linked to Rapper Aka’s Murder
[Parliament of South Africa] Parliament, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 – The Portfolio Committee on Police today welcomed the meticulous work by members of the South African Police Service that has led to the arrest of seven suspects linked to the murder…
South Africa: Six Arrested, Including Alleged ‘Mastermind’, for Murder of Rapper Aka – Police Minister Cele
[Daily Maverick] The six suspects were due to appear in court on Thursday. The award-winning rapper and his former manager were gunned down on Florida Road, Durban, in February 2023.
South Africa: State Opposes Bail for AKA, Tibz Murder Accused in Durban Court
[allAfrica] In a high-profile case, the State has declared its intention to oppose bail for the seven men accused of murdering renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, reports News24.
Zimbabwe: ‘Haarore’ Model Denied Bail, to Remain in Custody Until Trial Begins
[New Zimbabwe] Model M’diwa Mliswa Chanetsa arrested on drug charges will remain behind bars after a Harare magistrate denied her bail.
South Africa: Six People Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder
[allAfrica] Police Minister Bheki Cele has announced the arrest of six suspects linked to the murder of renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, who were fatally shot outside a Durban restaurant on February 10, 2023,…
Zimbabwe: Zimura Await Charambas-Jah Signal Agreement Details . . . Hosts Copyright Awareness Workshop
[The Herald] The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has said there was nothing it could do with regards the copyright feud between Zimdancehall singer Jah Signal and gospel musician Pastor Charles Charamba, since no formal approach had been made.
South Africa: Six People Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder – South African News Briefs – February 28, 2024
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South Africa: Former Oudtshoorn Mayor Jailed for Sexual Assault – South African News Briefs – February 27, 2024
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South Africa: Kwaito Star Fails to Overturn Preservation Order On His Guesthouse
[GroundUp] Judge says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe the property Arthur Mafokate bought was from the proceeds of “unlawful activities”